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Provision of Photography and Videography Services for British Council South Africa

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for leisure and events work (London).

The estimated value is £368,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.

Bids close at 1pm, Saturday 10 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
1pm, Saturday 10 October 2026

How bids are scored

Social Value 10% · Quality 25% · Methodology and Approach 25% · Commercial 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 91 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The British Council South Africa is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced two suppliers to provide professional photography and videography services across South Africa the ordering process will be through a mini competition based on availability and price

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Saturday 10 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085961-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

330

Awards

173

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

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    Closing soon14 hours leftSmall contract

    £138kestimated
  2. PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

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    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  3. Video Games Exhibition - New Films and Animations

    Science Museum GroupLondonOffice supplies and equipment, Leisure, culture and events

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    £25kestimated
  4. Provision of Pantomime Services at the South Holland Centre

    South Holland District CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £480kestimated
  5. NWB - Leisure Operator

    Max Associates (Holdings) LimitedLondonLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon5 days leftExpress interest

    Value not stated

From notice 085961-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.